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This guide provides detailed public transport options, costs, and travel intelligence for a smooth journey from Ikoyi to Alausa in Lagos, avoiding common pitfalls and traffic hotspots.
Distance
22.5 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1,500
Status
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From Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo/Keffi), take a 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) heading to Obalende.
At Obalende, locate the BRT terminal. Board a BRT bus heading towards Ikorodu/Ketu/Ojota. Your destination is Ojota.
From Ojota, cross to the other side (under the bridge or via pedestrian bridge) and look for 'Alausa Secretariat' or 'Berger' bound 'Danfo' buses or smaller 'Kombi' shuttles. These will take you directly to Alausa.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo/Keffi), take a 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) heading to Obalende.
At Obalende, locate the BRT terminal. Board a BRT bus heading towards Ikorodu/Ketu/Ojota. Your destination is Ojota.
From Ojota, cross to the other side (under the bridge or via pedestrian bridge) and look for 'Alausa Secretariat' or 'Berger' bound 'Danfo' buses or smaller 'Kombi' shuttles. These will take you directly to Alausa.
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Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) are best to avoid peak hour traffic. Evenings (after 7:30 PM) are also clearer, but public transport options become fewer and carry higher safety risks.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, 'one-chance' incidents (where passengers are robbed by criminals posing as public transport operators) can occur, especially in less crowded buses or at night. Always be aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying valuables, and use well-lit, busy bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant portion of this route, offering a more structured and often faster option. There are no local train options for this specific intrastate route within Lagos.
Speed cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge are fully active. Public transit vehicles must adhere to the 80km/h limit to ensure commuter safety.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ikoyi → Alausa corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦5,600
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
3 to 8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Speed cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge are fully active. Public transit vehicles must adhere to the 80km/h limit to ensure commuter safety.
Areas Affected
Awolowo Road